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Educational technology offers significant advantages for both faculty and students. However, staying updated with the latest advancements can be daunting for faculty members. This article reviews Alethea and its embedded artificial intelligence (AI) Academic Coaching tool. Alethea is a new online platform that enhances reading skills and retention by integrating conventional reading methodologies with an AI-powered interface. While it shares some functions with McGraw Hill’s AI Reader, Alethea includes additional features specifically to improve understanding and interaction in case studies. This article examines Alethea’s strengths and limitations, which can be utilized for various student levels and courses. Overall, students have expressed high satisfaction with Alethea, noting its effectiveness in aiding their learning process and making complex material more accessible.

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Alethea educational technology artificial intelligence case studies student engagement student comprehension student satisfaction

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Enhancing Learning With Alethea: An AI Academic Coach for Management Education

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